Pennsylvania Turnpike officials project Friday will be busiest travel day of Labor Day weekend

PITTSBURGH — Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are gearing up for a busy holiday weekend.

Friday is projected to be the Turnpike’s busiest day, with an estimated 720,000 cars and trucks expected to use the roadway.

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Officials predict between Thursday, Aug. 29 and Monday, Sept. 2, the Turnpike will see 2.89 million travelers, the same as 2019′s record-breaking levels.

There will be an increased number of Geico Safety Patrol teams to respond to travelers who need help, a news release said.

All construction projects are suspended until Monday at 11 p.m.

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